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- [lahrj-lee]
- /ˈlɑrdʒ li/
- /ˈlɑːdʒli/
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- [lahrj-lee]
- /ˈlɑrdʒ li/
Definitions of largely word
- adverb largely to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect. 1
- adverb largely in great quantity; much. 1
- noun largely To a great extent; on the whole; mostly. 1
- adverb largely mainly, mostly 1
- adverb largely amply 1
- adverb largely You use largely to say that a statement is not completely true but is mostly true. 0
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Origin of largely
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at large, -ly
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Parts of speech for Largely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
largely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for largely
adv largely
- chiefly — You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one.
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- widely — to a wide extent.
- principally — chiefly; mainly.
adverb largely
- for the most part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- basically — You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
- on the whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- in the main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
- commodiously — In a commodious manner.
Antonyms for largely
adverb largely
- particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
Top questions with largely
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